Christmas Party Trivia

1. In the poem, "The Night Before Christmas" Santa Claus is used how many
times? A. None
2. In Home Alone2, what color limo did Kevin rent? A. White

3. Who was in office during Christmas 1989? George H. W. Bush

4. What was the name of the dog that belonged to the Grinch in the Dr.
Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas? A. Max

5. What is the name of the city where It's A Wonderful Life takes place?
A. Bedford Falls

6. What Christmas Ballet is the most famous of all? A. The Nutcracker

7. Which country can be credited with the creation of the Christmas
beverage, eggnog? A. England
8. What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant? A. White

9. In "A Charlie Brown Christmas" who plays the dusty innkeeper in their
Christmas play? A. Pigpen
10. How many sides does a snowflake have? A. 6

11. After red and green, what are the two most poplar Christmas colors?
A. Silver and Gold

12. From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? A. Mexico

13. What Mel Gibson police thriller opens with the song,"Jingle Bell Rock"?
A. Lethal Weapon

14. Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in what year? A. 1895
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15. What came first -- the book or the movie Miracle on 34th Street?
A. The Movie

16. In the movie It's A Wonderful Life What does it mean when a bell rings?
A. An angel gets his wings!

17. Where was Mommy kissing Santa Claus? A. Under the Mistletoe

18. Which was the last state in the United States that declared Christmas a
legal holiday? A. Oklahoma
19. What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas?
A. Panettone

20. Which is the most popular ornament used to place at the top of the
Christmas tree? A. Angel
21. Which reindeer's name starts with a "B"? A. Blitzen

22. What Christmas movie is this quote from? "Where do you think you're
going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned
family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a full-blown,
four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're
gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced
with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down
that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side
of the nuthouse"
A. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

23. St. Nick's nose is often compared to what fruit? A. Cherry

24. At Christmas, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of

which plant? A. Mistletoe

25. What is the name of Scrooge's one-time fiance? (Hint: It begins with a
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B.) A. Belle

26. Which American state was the first to make Christmas an official
holiday? A. Alabama

27. We all know that Santa has a long, white beard. But, does he also have a
moustache? A. Yes
28. What Christmas Movie is this quote from? "You'll shoot your eye out
kid!" A. A Christmas Story
29. How many times does Santa check his list? A. Twice!

30. What does Alvin want for Christmas in The Chipmunk Song?
A. A Hula Hoop

31. One of the most famous Cola companies in the world used to have
advertisements featuring a happy, smiling Santa Claus. Name the company
A. Coca Cola

32. What date is St Stephen's Day? A. December 26th

33. Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. Which ornament
are we talking about? A. Bells
34. Who wrote the song "Here Comes Santa Claus"? A. Gene Autry
35. Good tidings to you, and all of your what? A. Kin

36. What are the traditional colors of the candles on an advent wreath?
A. Purple and Pink

37. What was pictured on the first stamp printed for the Christmas season?
A. A Rose
38. According to Dickens, just how dead was Marley?
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A. "Dead as a Doornail"

39. What country group recorded "Christmas in Dixie" in the early 1980's?
A. Alabama

40. What kind of bird has "gone away" in the song Winter Wonderland?
A. Bluebird

41. What color is the Grinch? A. Green

42. Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these
snacks? A. Cookies and milk

43. In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of
George Bailey's guardian angel? A. Clarence (Oddbody)
44. What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
A. To and From

45. In the movie A Christmas Story what was Ralphie's little brother's
name? A. Randy
46. What Florida town maintains a fully decorated tree year round?
A. Christmas, FL

47. What river did General Washington cross on December 25, 1776?
A. The Delaware River

48. In the movie "White Christmas" where did they hide all the General's
suits on Christmas Eve? A. At the Cleaners

49. In the movie "Babe," what gift do Farmer Hoggett and his wife get from
their son for Christmas? A. A Fax Machine
50. What gift did Ralphie's mom give to his dad for Christmas?
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A. A Bowling Ball